Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been convicted in the Samreboi case after a court found him guilty of unauthorized assignment of mining rights.
The ruling was reported in a breaking news update by GHOne TV on Monday, July 20, 2026.
According to the report, the court determined that Wontumi was culpable in connection with the improper transfer or assignment of mining concessions in the Samreboi area, a matter that has drawn public attention amid ongoing concerns over illegal mining and regulatory compliance in Ghana’s mining sector.
Details on the specific sentence and any fines imposed were not immediately disclosed in the GHOne TV bulletin. The case, referenced as the “Samreboi case,” relates to allegations that mining rights were assigned without due authorization from the appropriate regulatory authorities.
Chairman Wontumi is a prominent political figure and businessman in the Ashanti Region. The conviction is expected to generate significant reaction within political and mining industry circles.
GHOne TV, part of the EIB Network, first flagged the development as breaking news. Further updates are expected as court documents and official statements are released.
Source: GHOne TV / http://starrfm.com.gh
